Love is in the air...

Last night I watched the movie, 27 Dresses.  

Although I had already seen it on more than one occasion, I was reminded again how the thought of a wedding makes my heart flutter.  Maybe it's the proclamation of love between the bride and groom or maybe it's the exquisite attention to every last detail, from the save the date all the way though the last thank you note.  Maybe it's because I've secretly been planning my wedding since I was about seven (let’s not tell my boyfriend about that last one).  Whatever the reason, the point is that I am a sap for anything and everything wedding. 

So today, in the midst of my wedding high, I was perusing through theknot.com and came across come fantastic real-life photos from weddings around the country.  

As a fellow wedding enthusiast, I hope you enjoy these favorites, featuring the crisp hot colors-- orange and yellow.   – Heather

Slideshow photos courtesy of theknot.com-- please visit these links to see photos from these weddings.  Parasol bridal party  - Cupcake Birdcage Display - Cookie Recipe Favor - Lemon Centerpieces - Elegant Yellow & Crystal Centerpiece  - Orange Flower Cake - Summer Cocktail 

Technology is on our side…

Yes, it is true that digital printing has been given a big jolt of new technology and printer manufacturers love it!  They have embraced this new technology and are delivering digital printers to us that have much improved printing quality.  And…the printers are more economical to operate. Yes, this technology has created a new scenario where the high maintenance fees are gone because the machines are easier to operate and to maintain. We sing praise to the new technology!!!  This advancement in technology not only allows Take Notice to deliver a better product, it allows us to deliver a better product at a lower price that makes our consumers happy. 

Could we ask for anything more?  Well, maybe for the deep recession to go away real soon J

 At Take Notice we made this leap to bring in  the latest technology in digital printers. We did this for the reasons I have stated above: 1.   to achieve better photo reproduction and 2.   to lower the price of our cards.

 So listen up - A 5 x 7 flat card with one photo is now priced at $250 for 100 cards -- down from $290.   A 5 x 7 fold over card with one photo is now at $335 for 100 cards -- down from $370.

 You get the point.  I think I've made myself perfectly clear… better quality at a lower price!  Come share the benefits with us.

 All my best,

 Deborah Field

President and Owner

New Holiday 2009 is here!

We are stoked about all the new changes we've made to our holiday greetings portfolio.

Here's a sneak-peak at some of our new stuff...

July Retailer of the Month

The Party People

Would you believe that the young lady in the picture has been doing business at The Party People and Stationery Co. for 29 years? She started  as  a full service party supply store; however when she couldn't compete with the big retailers she concentrated on  stationary and gifts.      

Ruth and her husband Steve say that "selling the Take Notice line is like selling a Honda. Customers are thrilled with the many choices of paper and photo treatments. The customers ar.e always happy with the final product. We thank you for your excellent service. "

Thank you Ruth, Steve and all of our friends at the Party People! We appreciate your loyalty and enthusiasm for our product and look forward to many more years customer satisfaction.

Shout-out to our Featured Retailer...

Petite Parties by Marni

Petite Parties originally opened in 2003 as a gift and party favor business. Thriving mostly by word of mouth referrals, business began to boom as the demand grew for a higher level of involvement with party planning.   Marni identified the marketplace trend of "one stop shopping" and began to offer invitations in addition to her other services.  Fast forward to 2009, custom invitations more make up more than half of her business!

Petite Parties by Marni became a Take Notice dealer in the fall of 2008, and has shown an enthusiastic reception toward our line.  Our designers have already helped produce multiple creations for her clientele and we're delighted to see that her customers are already returning for other events!

"I was thrilled to find you [Take Notice] because of your uniqueness and amazing 

quality. My clients have been thrilled with everything that you create... 

Thank you for your fantastic service! "        --Marni Keez

Thanks for all your hard-work, Marni, we think you are pretty fantastic yourself!

 - Heather

Fab Finds for Expecting Mommies

As a new parent, it can be a little overwhelming deciding what items to arm yourselves with upon your little one's arrival. While I'm not yet a mother myself, I am "Auntie Heather" to 13 nieces and nephews. So to tackle this topic, I pooled my resources.  I posed the question "What were your fab finds before and after you had your little one?" to the best mommies I know…

1. A chic bag. Skip Hop City Chic Diaper Tote - Perfect for the chic mom on the go! (visit retailers website for store locations) 2. A battle of the sexes.  What Gender will your little one be? Find out with the Chinese Gender Chart (courtesy of thebump.com)  3. A good read. Great Expectations: Your All in One Resource for Pregnancy and Childbirth. One of my girlfriend's highly recommends this book to any expecting mother, available at amazon.com 4. A way to tell the world.  A chic, yet classic personalized birth announcement from Take Notice Card Company. (www.takenoticecards.com) 5. A personalized item.  Personalized Burp Cloths and Clothing from Etsy. A cute and creative way to accessorize your new addition. 6. A Natural Approach. Make your own baby food using a food processor, like the Magic Bullet Express (recipe ideas and tips) 7. Reusable diapers. BumGenuis - Reusable Cloth Diaper Set (available at Target).

May Retailer of the Month

Needle in a Haystack - Dallas, Texas

It is always an absolute pleasure working with Needle in a Haystack.  They handle each order with extra attention to detail to ensure that their customers get the best possible invitation or announcement.  Needle in a Haystack has been recognized on multiple occasions as "Order of the Week" and were featured  last month in our blog for a unique wedding menu.

Thank you to Yash, Bhavna, and all of their staff for their continued enthusiasm for the Take Notice line.